Offenses by Persons Owning or Controlling Vehicles. It is unlawful for the owner, or any other person, employing or otherwise directing the operator of any vehicle to require or knowingly to permit the operation of the vehicle upon a highway in any manner contrary to law. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than one year or by a fine of not more than $500, or both. Source: PL 3-61, § 1 (§ 114).